🌟🧁 Starlit Cupcakes – Chocolate Cupcakes with Pink Icing & Gold Stars! 🌟🧁

Starlit Cupcakes – Chocolate Cupcakes with Pink Icing & Gold Stars!

Looking for a magical treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious? This Starlit Cupcakes Recipe features rich, chocolatey cupcakes topped with a creamy pink icing and shimmering gold stars for a truly enchanted dessert experience. ✨

Perfect for birthday parties, celebrations, or just because, these cupcakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with cocoa flavour. The soft pink glaze adds a touch of elegance, making them the ultimate dreamy bake! 🧚🏻‍♀️💖

🌟🧁 Ingredients for Starlit Cupcakes

For the Chocolate Cupcakes:

🍫 1 cup all-purpose flour
🍫 ½ cup cocoa powder
🍚 ¾ cup sugar
🥄 1 tsp baking powder
🧂 ½ tsp salt
🥚 1 egg
🥛 ½ cup milk
🛢 ⅓ cup vegetable oil
💦 ½ cup hot water (for extra moisture!)
🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Pink Icing:

💖 1 cup icing sugar
🥛 2 tbsp milk (or more for desired consistency)
🎨 A few drops of pink food colouring
🧈 1 tbsp softened butter (for creamier icing)

For Decoration:

✨ Gold star sprinkles
✨ Edible glitter or shimmer dust

👩‍🍳✨ How to Make Starlit Cupcakes Recipe

🧁 Step 1: Prepare the Cupcakes

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tray with cases. 🧁✨
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 🍫🥄
3️⃣ Add in egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth. 🌿🥛
4️⃣ Slowly pour in hot water, stirring continuously until well combined. (The batter will be thin, but that’s what makes them moist!) 💦
5️⃣ Fill cupcake liners halfway and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. 🔥
6️⃣ Let cool completely before adding the icing. ❄️

🎨 Step 2: Make the Pink Icing

1️⃣ In a bowl, mix icing sugar, butter, and milk until smooth. 🥄💖
2️⃣ Add pink food colouring a little at a time, stirring until you get the perfect pastel pink! 🎨
3️⃣ Drizzle over cooled cupcakes for a dreamy glaze. 🌟

✨ Step 3: Decorate & Shine!

1️⃣ Sprinkle gold star decorations generously over the cupcakes. 🌟✨
2️⃣ Dust with edible shimmer for that extra celestial glow! 💫

💛 Why You’ll Love Starlit Cupcakes Recipe

✔ Fluffy, Moist & Chocolatey – A rich cocoa flavour in every bite! 🍫🧁
✔ Gorgeous & Elegant – Perfect for parties, birthdays, or celebrations! ✨💖
✔ Easy & Fun to Make – Simple steps with a magical touch! 🎨
✔ Customisable – Change the icing colour or add extra sparkle! 🌟

🎉 Best Occasions to Serve Starlit Cupcakes

✨ Birthday parties – A magical treat for any age! 🎂
✨ Bridal showers – Delicate and elegant for high tea! 👰💖
✨ Baby showers – Perfect for a whimsical, pastel-themed dessert! 🍼🌟
✨ Holiday baking – A unique, festive cupcake for Christmas or Easter! 🎄🐰

🎨 Creative Variations & Toppings

✨ Galaxy Cupcakes: Add edible silver pearls for a cosmic effect. 🌌
✨ Fairy Dust Touch: Use pastel sprinkles for a whimsical look. 🧚‍♀️💖
✨ White Chocolate Drizzle: For extra indulgence, drizzle melted white chocolate on top! 🍫✨

❄️ How to Store & Keep Fresh

🧊 Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
❄️ Fridge: Keeps fresh for 5 days (just let them come to room temp before eating).
🔥 Freezer: Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months—just thaw and decorate when ready!

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